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Walden Offers Doctoral's Programs in The Following Areas of Study

  • Business Management
    • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

      Specializations

      • Accounting
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Finance
      • Healthcare Management
      • Human Resource Management
      • Information Systems Management
      • International Business
      • Leadership
      • Marketing
      • Project Management
      • Self-Designed
      Deepen your business knowledge with a program that builds on your existing expertise. Prepare to serve as a global leader and change agent in the corporate, public, or academic sector.
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    • PhD in Management

      Specializations

      • 21st Century Finance
      • Human Resource Management
      • Information Systems Management
      • Leadership and Organizational Strategy
      • Organizational Design and Innovation
      • Self-Designed
      Designed for management and education leaders, our PhD in Management program offers comprehensive support to help you prepare for dissertation success.
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    • PhD in Management (Completion Program)

      Sample Courses

      • Preparing for Dissertation
      • Dissertation Intensive (In-Person Writing Workshop)
      • Doctoral Dissertation
      Designed for management and education leaders, our PhD in Management program offers comprehensive support to help you prepare for dissertation success.
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  • Criminal Justice
    • PhD in Criminal Justice

      Specializations

      • Emergency Management
      • Global Leadership
      • Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
      • Justice Administration
      • Law and Public Policy
      • Online Teaching in Higher Education
      • Public Management and Leadership
      Earn your PhD degree in criminal justice from Walden to pursue leadership roles within your organization or begin a career in criminal justice education.
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  • Early Childhood Studies
    • PhD in Education

      Specializations

      • Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation
      • Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy
      • Early Childhood Special Education (Non-Licensure)
      • Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management
      • Educational Technology and Design
      • Higher Education Leadership and Policy (Self-Designed)
      • Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy
      • Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
      • Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
      • P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
      • Reading, Literacy, Assessment, and Evaluation (Non-Licensure)
      Advance your career in education with a program that features personalized support and nine specializations. Prepare for a leadership role as an education researcher, scholar, or practitioner.
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    • Doctor of Education (EdD)

      Specializations

      • Community College Leadership
      • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
      • Early Childhood Education
      • Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
      • Educational Technology
      • Higher Education and Adult Learning
      • Higher Education Leadership and Management
      • Higher Education (Self-Designed)
      • P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
      • Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
      • Special Education
      Choose from 11 online doctorate in education specializations to focus your learning in an area that matches your personal interests and career goals.
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    • Education Specialist (EdS)

      Specializations

      • EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
      • EdS in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)
      • EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
      • EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
      • EdS in Educational Technology
      • EdS in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
      • EdS in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure)
      • EdS in Special Education (Non-Licensure)
      Earn your EdS and develop specialized skills that can help you take your career further. Earn an advanced degree at a lower cost than it takes to get a doctoral degree. Make a positive impact on student learning and achievement.
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  • Education
    • PhD in Education

      Specializations

      • Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation
      • Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy
      • Early Childhood Special Education (Non-Licensure)
      • Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management
      • Educational Technology and Design
      • Higher Education Leadership and Policy (Self-Designed)
      • Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy
      • Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
      • Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
      • P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
      • Reading, Literacy, Assessment, and Evaluation (Non-Licensure)
      Advance your career in education with a program that features personalized support and nine specializations. Prepare for a leadership role as an education researcher, scholar, or practitioner.
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    • Doctor of Education (EdD)

      Specializations

      • Community College Leadership
      • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
      • Early Childhood Education
      • Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
      • Educational Technology
      • Higher Education and Adult Learning
      • Higher Education Leadership and Management
      • Higher Education (Self-Designed)
      • P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
      • Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
      • Special Education
      Choose from 11 online doctorate in education specializations to focus your learning in an area that matches your personal interests and career goals.
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    • Education Specialist (EdS)

      Specializations

      • EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
      • EdS in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)
      • EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
      • EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
      • EdS in Educational Technology
      • EdS in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
      • EdS in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure)
      • EdS in Special Education (Non-Licensure)
      Earn your EdS and develop specialized skills that can help you take your career further. Earn an advanced degree at a lower cost than it takes to get a doctoral degree. Make a positive impact on student learning and achievement.
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  • Health Sciences
    • PhD in Health Services

      Specializations

      • Community Health
      • Healthcare Administration
      • Leadership
      • Public Health Policy
      • Self-Designed
      Gain the skills to evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare policy and advance research and practice in health services, and prepare for a leadership or academic position.
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    • Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)

      Sample Courses

      • Building a Multidisciplinary Approach to Health
      • Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations for Healthcare Administration Leaders
      • Health Leadership and Systems Thinking
      • Global Health and Issues in Disease Prevention
      Walden’s Doctor of Healthcare Administration program can help prepare you to be the effective healthcare leader and problem-solver your organization needs.
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    • PhD in Health Education and Promotion

      Focus Areas

      • Behavioral Health
      • Global Health
      • Management and Leadership
      • Population Health
      • Research
      Explore both individual and population health, focusing on health behavior theory and techniques for changing behaviors. Using the latest technology, students will review case studies that touch on current trends and research and explore best practices from a global perspective.
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  • Nursing
    • PhD in Nursing

      Focus Areas

      • Accelerated Program for Students with a DNP
      • Education
      • Healthcare Administration
      • Interdisciplinary Health
      • Leadership
      • Population Health
      Walden’s online PhD in Nursing program can empower you to support continuous improvements in nursing science, education, and practice.
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    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

      Specializations:

      • DNP (Core Program)
      • Executive Leadership
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      With an online DNP from Walden, you’ll be ready to unlock new career opportunities and play a bigger role in transforming healthcare.
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  • Psychology
    • PhD in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology

      Specializations

      • Consulting Psychology
      • General Practice
      • Human Resource Management
      • International Business
      • Evidence-Based Coaching
      • Self-Designed
      Deepen your understanding of the interdependence of individuals, organizations, and society. Prepare for a career in public and private organizations, universities, nonprofits, and government.
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    • PhD in Developmental Psychology

      Specializations

      • Administration and Leadership
      • Child and Adolescent Development
      • General Program
      • Health and Human Development
      • International Perspectives in Developmental Psychology
      • Research
      • Self-Designed
      • Teaching
      Prepare to investigate, apply, and teach innovative concepts in human development as a researcher, faculty member, administrator, or consultant.
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    • PhD in Clinical Psychology

      Specializations

      • Forensic Psychology
      • Health
      • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
      • Teaching
      Walden’s online PhD in Clinical Psychology program can prepare you to practice, teach, or research to positively impact the mental health of diverse clientele.
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    • PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership

      Specializations

      • General Program
      • Health Psychology
      • Healthcare Management
      • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
      • International Practice
      • Public Health
      • Teaching
      Gain the leadership and cross-disciplinary skills to manage and improve the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral healthcare with a PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership from Walden University.
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    • PhD in Forensic Psychology

      Specializations

      • Criminal Justice
      • Crisis Leadership Management
      • Crisis Response
      • General Program
      • Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology
      • Self-Designed
      • Victimology
      In Walden’s online PhD in Forensic Psychology program, you will explore the systems and programs that create positive change in the legal system.
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    • PhD in Psychology

      Specializations

      • Educational Psychology
      • Health Psychology
      • Research in Psychology
      • Self-Designed
      • Social Psychology
      • Teaching in Psychology
      Walden’s PhD in Psychology program provides you with a multifaceted skill set that prepares you for diverse work environments and career paths..
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  • Public Health
    • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

      Sample Courses

      • Public Health Essentials
      • Foundations of Doctoral Success in Public Health
      • Advanced Issues in Global Public Health
      • Fundamentals of Leadership, System Evaluation, and Interventions in Public Health
      • Health Behavior Theory
      Lead organizations in promoting healthy, safe communities with a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Walden University.
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    • PhD in Public Health

      Specializations

      • Community Health Education
      • Epidemiology
      • Environmental and Occupational Health
      Explore strategies to promote positive health changes, contribute to public health knowledge for entire populations, and help improve the health of individuals and communities.
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  • Public Policy and Administration
    • PhD in Public Policy and Administration

      Sample Courses

      • Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
      • Finance and budgeting for the Public Sector
      • Leadership and Organizational Change
      • Research Theory, Design, and Methods
      • Governance and Public Policy
      Gain an international perspective, meet the challenges of governance and service delivery, effect policy-making, and make an impact on social issues.
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    • Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)

      Sample Courses

      • Ethics and Social Justice
      • Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership
      • Public Policy and Finance
      • Management Techniques for the Public Section
      • Leadership and Organizational Change
      Our DPA program is designed to prepare you to become a leader. Gain the in-depth knowledge to develop effective management skills and solve practical problems in government and governance.
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  • Social Work and Human Services
    • Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

      Specializations

      • Impact Leadership in Social Work & Administration (IL)
      • Advanced Clinical practice and supervision (ACPS)
      • Social Work Education (ED)
      Advance your career in a social work agency or organization with your DSW. Choose from eight specializations, including addiction and medical social work. Learn how you can support diverse populations in your work.
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    • PhD in Human Services

      Specializations

      • Advanced Research
      • Community and Social Services
      • Criminal Justice
      • Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
      • Family Studies and Intervention
      • General
      • Gerontology
      • Higher Education
      • Human Services Nonprofit Administration
      • Mental Health Facilitation
      • Military Families and Culture
      Our online PhD in Human Services program prepares you to solve complex social problems by becoming a dedicated researcher or educator in the field.
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    • Doctor of Human Services

      Specializations

      • Leadership and Program Evaluation in Human Services Organizations
      • Prevention, Intervention, and Advocacy
      Walden’s online Doctor of Human Services program can empower you to effect meaningful social change through direct practice, advocacy, or policy.
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    • PhD in Social Work
      Our online PhD in Social Work program empowers you to become a confident leader, researcher, or educator capable of positively impacting the social work field.
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  • Information Systems and Technology

Walden Offers Masters's Programs in The Following Areas of Study

  • Business Management
    • MS in Human Resource Management

      Specializations

      • Functional Human Resource Management
      • Integrating Functional and Strategic Human Resource Management
      • Organizational Strategy
      Walden’s online master's in human resource management degree program can help you gain the skills that today’s employers are seeking. Learn more today.
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    • MS in Leadership

      Specializations

      • Human Resource Leadership
      • Leader Development
      • Self-Designed
      Build your credentials, leadership capabilities, and promotability with Walden’s MS in Leadership online program.
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    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

      Specializations

      • General Program
      • Project Management
      • Healthcare Management
      • Human Resource Management
      • Self-Designed
      Accredited by ACBSP, our MBA program can prepare you to be an ethical, innovative leader who develops and implements solutions to complex business challenges.
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  • Counseling
  • Criminal Justice
    • MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management

      Specializations

      • Emergency Management
      • Global Leadership
      • Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
      • Law and Public Policy
      • Policy Analysis
      • Public Management and Leadership
      • Self-Designed
      • Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
      Gain skills to assume a leadership role or start a second career as an educator or consultant. Learn management, budgeting, and communication skills to influence policymakers.
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    • MS in Criminal Justice (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)

      Specializations

      • Behavioral Sciences
      • Cybercrimes
      • Emergency Management
      • General
      • Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
      • International/Global Criminal Justice Issues
      • Law and Public Policy
      • Public Management and Leadership (Tempo Option)
      • Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
      Gain skills and knowledge in criminal behavior theory, technology, homeland security, and management. Prepare for a career in law enforcement, judiciary, corrections, or probation.
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  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Education
    • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Elementary Education

      Sample Courses

      • Teacher as Lifelong Learner and Professional Educator
      • Today's Classroom and the Diverse Learner
      • Effective Practices: Assessment, Teaching, and Learning
      • Classroom Management
      • Collaboration to Support All Learners
      Join a passionate community of teachers and become a high-impact educator with Walden’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Elementary Education program.
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    • MS in Higher Education

      Specializations

      • Adult Learning
      • College Teaching and Learning
      • Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing
      • Global Higher Education
      • Leadership for Student Success
      • Online and Distance Learning
      Through personalized coursework, our online master’s in higher education prepares you to excel in postsecondary education, training, and development.
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    • MS in Instructional Design and Technology

      Specializations

      • Online Learning
      • Training and Performance Improvement
      Walden's online master's in instructional design and technology degree program is designed to help you enhance your skills and advance your career. Learn more today.
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    • MS in Education (MSEd) (Accelerated option available)

      Specializations

      • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K-12)
      • Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K–6) (Non-Licensure)
      • Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades PreK–6) (Non-Licensure)
      • Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12)
      • Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
      • Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)
      • Self-Designed
      • STEM Education (Grades K-8)
      • Mathematics (Grades K-6)
      • Mathematics (Grades 5-8)
      • Mathematics and Science (Grades K–8)
      • Science (Grades K–8)
      • Educational Leadership and Administration (International Non-Licensure)
      • Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation)
      • MSEd One-Credit Elementary Education (Non-Licensure)
      Stay at the forefront of the P–12 education field and make a greater impact in your classroom. Learn to improve student performance by building supportive and engaging learning communities.
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    • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Special Education

      Sample Courses

      • Teacher as Lifelong Learner and Professional Educator
      • Today's Classroom and the Diverse Learner
      • Effective Practices: Assessment, Teaching, and Learning
      • Classroom Management
      • Collaboration to Support All Learners
      Walden’s Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in Special Education prepares you to impact the lives and learning of children with exceptionalities.
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    • MS in Early Childhood Studies (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)

      Specializations

      • General Specialization
      • Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership
      • Administration Management and Leadership (Tempo Competency-based))
      • Teaching Diversity in Early Childhood Education (Course-based or Tempo Competency-based)
      Walden’s master’s in early childhood education program can help you develop as a leader, enhance your career potential, and find your voice.
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  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing
    • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Course-based and Tempo Learning options)

      Specializations

      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Executive (Tempo Option)
      • Nursing Education (Tempo Option)
      • Nursing Informatics (Tempo Option)
      • Public Health Nursing
      Our CCNE-accredited program offers seven specializations and three enrollment tracks. Learn to educate nurses, influence patient care, innovate with technology, and gain career autonomy.
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  • Psychology
    • MS in Developmental Psychology

      Specializations

      • Administration and Leadership
      • Adult Development and Gerontology
      • Child and Adolescent Development
      • Health and Human Development
      • International Perspectives in Developmental Psychology
      • Self-Designed
      In our MS in Developmental Psychology program, you will interpret research and apply your learning to address the needs of diverse populations—and promote lasting change in the lives of others.
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    • MS in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology (Course-based and Tempo Competency-based options)

      Specializations

      • General Practice (Tempo Option)
      • Consulting Psychology
      • Evidence-Based Coaching
      • Human Resource Management
      • International Business
      • Self-Designed
      Walden's online master's in industrial and organizational psychology degree program is designed to help you advance your career and promote positive change. Learn more today.
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    • MS in Psychology (Course-based and Tempo Learning options)

      Specializations

      • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
      • Applied Psychology
      • Educational Psychology
      • General Psychology (Tempo Option)
      • Health Psychology
      • Self-Designed
      • Social Psychology
      Walden's master's in psychology online degree program is uniquely designed to help you advance your career and promote positive change. Learn more today.
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    • MS in Forensic Psychology

      Specializations

      • Criminal Justice
      • Cybercrimes
      • Family Violence
      • Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology
      • Military
      • Police Psychology
      • Self-Designed
      • Sex Offender Behavior
      • Terrorism
      • Victimology
      Study the intersection of criminality and psychology to develop policies for predicting and preventing criminal behavior with an MS in Forensic Psychology from Walden.
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  • Public Health
    • MS in Health Education and Promotion

      Sample Courses

      • Perspectives on Health and the Developing Professional
      • Exploring Health Education in the 21st Century
      • Health Behavior Theory
      • Assessing Community Needs for Health Education
      • Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
      Walden's online master's in health education and promotion degree program is uniquely designed to help you advance in both your career and life. Learn more today.
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    • Master of Public Health (MPH)

      Sample Courses

      • Health Behavior Theory
      • Public Health Policy, Politics, and Progress
      • Biological Foundations of Public Health
      • Global Perspectives on Health
      • Public Health Administration and Leadership
      Protect and improve public health worldwide. In this program, you can learn multidisciplinary approaches to improve food and water safety, combat infectious diseases and pandemics, and more.
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  • Public Policy and Administration
    • Master of Public Administration (MPA)

      Specializations

      • Emergency Management
      • Law and Public Policy
      • Nonprofit Management and Leadership
       
      Focused on social change, research, and practical coursework, our MPA program can prepare you to translate policies into programs as well as analyze and address complex issues.
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    • MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

      Specializations

      • Global Leadership
      • International Nongovernmental Organizations
      • Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
      • Self-Designed
      • Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
      Walden University’s MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership degree program can prepare you to lead in a nonprofit organization.
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  • Social Work and Human Services
    • MS in Human Services

      Specializations

      • Community and Social Services
      • Criminal Justice
      • Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
      • Family Studies and Interventions
      • General
      • Studies in Aging
      • Human Services Nonprofit Administration
      • Mental Health
      • Military Families and Culture
      Walden's online master's in human services degree program is designed to help you advance your career and promote positive change. Learn more today.
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    • Master of Social Work (MSW)

      Focus Area

      • Addictions
      • Child and Family
      • Healthcare
      • Military
      • Trauma
      Walden’s online Master of Social Work program prepares you with the skills, perspectives, and confidence you need to launch or expand your career in the social work field.
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  • Information Systems and Technology
    • MS in Cybersecurity

      Sample Courses

      • The Global Technology Environment
      • Security Risk Management
      • Cloud Computing
      • Software Testing and Quality Assurance
      • Foundations of Intelligent Systems
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    • MS in Data Science

      Sample Courses

      • The Global Technology Environment
      • Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
      • Statistical Concepts for Big Data
      • Big Data
      • Data Mining
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    • MS in Information Technology

      Specializations

      • Information Assurance and Cyber Security
      • Information Systems
      • Software Engineering
      Walden’s online MS in Information Technology program is designed to help you progressively build a 21st-century IT career—from the foundational skills required to enter the field to the specialized expertise needed for senior-level IT positions.
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Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is a mark of quality. Walden has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1990.

Being accredited by the HLC validates that our institution lives its mission, operates with integrity, offers programs that focus on student learning, hires faculty that are academically qualified, and provides the resources and support necessary for our students to succeed. The Tempo Learning platform is accredited by HLC for each program where it is offered. Walden has also earned a number of specialized accreditations from the following organizations:

  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

  • Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

  • Project Management Institution (PMI)® Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs

  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

An accredited degree program will help ensure a high-quality learning experience that culminates in a respected degree recognized by your current and future employers.

Walden University is highly respected among students, graduates, employers, and others in the academic community as a reputable online university.

Consider the following results of Walden’s 2018 Student, Alumni, and Employer Satisfaction Surveys:

  • More than eight out of 10 (86.7%) Walden students who responded to our survey are satisfied or very satisfied with Walden. In addition, a majority of Walden international students (89.4%) are satisfied or highly satisfied with Walden, according to survey results.

  • Nearly nine out of 10 (88.3%) alumni survey respondents report that the Walden curriculum was relevant to their work.

  • A total of 89% of surveyed employers of Walden graduates reported that they are satisfied or very satisfied with the Walden graduate employed at their organization.

Education for Good® represents Walden University’s 50-year history of empowering each graduate to achieve their career, personal, and community goals. We are committed to the success of our students and our shared focus on the power of education to make a positive impact on communities around the world. A good education not only emphasizes mastering knowledge of a subject but also champions graduates who channel their knowledge to effect positive change.

Yes. Since 1970, Walden has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals, initially through distance education and later online. Our flexible online learning environment features an accessible platform that lets you log in when it’s convenient for you, from wherever you are in the world. Walden curricula also include interactive multimedia simulations woven into a number of programs. An accredited university, Walden has further distinguished itself as being the sixth institution approved by the U.S. government to offer direct assessment competency-based education. The university has also won a total of six Effective Practice Awards (2016–2019) from the Online Learning Consortium, recognizing “efforts that help make quality online education accessible … for anyone, anywhere, at any time.”

At Walden University, we take pride in our supportive environment and in our wide range of resources designed to help students succeed. When you enroll with us, you’re never alone. We’re dedicated to making sure you have everything you need to earn your degree and achieve your life and career goals. Walden’s student support services include personal advisors (enrollment, financial aid, and academic), a career planning and development center, technical assistance, disability services, an acclaimed online library, research support, an academic skills center, doctoral peer mentoring, and a writing center.

1A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

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